Explosion Targets Nijkerk Christian Pro-Israel Center Ahead of Easter
On 03 April 2026, an explosive device was detonated outside the Israel Centre operated by Christians for Israel in Nijkerk, the Netherlands.The attack occurred on the eve of Easter, a timing the Christian organisation described as particularly significant and disturbing.
Late on 03 April 2026, an explosive device was deliberately placed and detonated outside the entrance gate of the “Israel Centre,” operated by Christians for Israel in Nijkerk. According to police, a person dressed in black placed the device. The blast caused material damage but no injuries were reported, as no one was inside the building at the time.
The explosion occurred on the eve of Easter, the most significant celebration in the Christian calendar, a timing that the organisation described as particularly disturbing. In an official statement, Christians for Israel said it was “shocked” by the attack and stressed: “The damage was limited, but the impact is significant.” The group further noted: “The fact that this took place on the eve of Easter, the most important celebration for Christians, makes it all the more poignant.”
Christians for Israel is a Christian nonprofit organisation whose stated mission is to promote “Biblical understanding in the Church and among the nations concerning God’s purposes for Israel” and to express support through prayer initiatives, publications, and outreach programs directed primarily at Christian communities. The targeted group also pointed to a spate of similar incidents across Europe.
Police authorities have opened an investigation and appealed for witnesses. At this stage, no arrests have been made and officials cautioned that it is too early to determine a definitive motive.
Source: timesofisrael, cbsnews
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